Meredith Aims to Suit Up for Cowboys Packers Clash
Don Meredith, sidelined by stomach cramps and a head injury from Sam Huff’s tackle, vows to play in the NFL title game against Green Bay on Jan 3 after a Cowboys 17-7 win over the Giants. He says headaches have faded and he will be at the Cotton Bowl, while noting the team lacks his leadership.
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Tumba quits hockey to enter private business
Sven Tumba, Sweden's best known hockey player, retires from the sport at 35 to sell hockey equipment and pursue private business. He scored 80 goals in world championships and Olympic Games.
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Stockholm
UPI
Sweden
Sven Tumba
Tumba
Arlington selects Veselka to replace city manager
UPT reports city manager Albert W. Rollins resigned effective January 23 in Arlington Texas. The city council named Herman Vescelka to succeed him. Veselka has served as public works director since August 1963.
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Mustangs Await Georgia in Cotton Bowl Showdown
Southern Methodist coach Hayden Fry faces concerns over depth and offense as the 8 2 Mustangs prepare for the Cotton Bowl against Georgia on December 31. SMU tops the Southwest Conference with 6 1 in league play, led by strong rushing and total offense yet plagued by late drama and fragile offense at times.
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Dallas
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Nebraska drills in Dallas ahead of Sugar Bowl clash
Nebraska Cornhuskers held a morning workout in Dallas as they prepare for the January 2 Sugar Bowl against Alabama in Brownsville. The session focused on conditioning and play execution with team leaders directing drills and situational work.
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Alabama
Harvard's 1638 printing press milestone in US history
United Press International notes Harvard established the first printing press in the United States in 1638. Also highlighted is jockey Willie Shoemaker as the winningest rider ever with over 5,000 victories and earnings surpassing $35 million.
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United Press International
Harvard
United States
Willie Shoemaker
Sports Comments Bend on Knee News and Bowl Talk
The piece notes Bill Bradley’s knee will require surgery after a feared injury. Doris Meredith is reported well and shopping after hospital discharge, set to face Green Bay in the Cotton Bowl. Jess Neely returns toward Vanderbilt, with Pace moving to Tennessee as coach. Tickets go on sale for Jack Kochman’s Helldivers show on January 21.
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Doris Meredith
Green Bay Packers
Morning Mail
Jack Kochman
Matson Leads San Francisco Indoor Track Meet Contenders
Matson, holder of the world shot put record, will compete at the all american indoor meet in San Francisco on January 7. Directors expect him to surpass the world indoor mark of 64 feet 11 3 4 inches, as his current best is 70 feet 7 inches. Also entered are Tom Farrell Bill Toomey Otis Burrell and John Rambo.
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Matson
Tom Farrell
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Otis Burrell
John Rambo
Gobblers A and B edged into overtime in Gobbler Gym
In Tuesday night action in Gobbler Gym Cuero A lost 67 59 after overtime with James Duncan scoring 32 for the visitors and Robert Saenz leading Cuero with 17. Cuero B beat Ganado B 47 44 in OT. The night opener also went to overtime with Cuero winning.
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Yankees Acquire Dick Howser From Indians in Trade
The New York Yankees obtained shortstop Dick Howser from Cleveland for an undisclosed cash amount and minor leaguer Gil Downs. Howser, 29, hit .229 in 67 games with Cleveland last season. Downs, 25, was drafted by the Yankees from Chicago White Sox and posted a 10-8 record with the New York farm club in Toledo. Downs had been assigned to Portland by Cleveland.
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Cleveland Indians
Gil Downs
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Portland
Santa letter from Bobby Shows requests gifts
A child named Bobby Shows writes to Santa Claus asking for gogo boots a bicycle a snow cone machine and a busy buzz buzz set stating he has tried to be good all year and hopes for Christmas delivery. He signs the note with his name.
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Bobby
One Man Blood Donor Passes 100 Pint Milestone
Attorney Ray Eilers began a one man blood giving practice in 1942 and has donated 100 pints to the Red Cross. This record marks a long standing personal contribution to lifesaving efforts.
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ST. Loquis
UPI
Ray Eilers
Red Cross
Gentle lift for tired kidneys with BUCKETS formula
Advertisement claims BUCKETS offers 14 day improvement for kidney discomfort and urges purchase at L L Buttery Drug Store. It promises smoother urine flow and relief from nocturnal symptoms with a money back offer.
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Cuero Record Classified Ad Promotes Tenant Leads
Local rental expert O Havie seeks landlords with vacant units to place ads for quick tenant placement. Contact Dia at CR 5-313 to be connected with ready applicants and fill vacancies efficiently.
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O. Havie Tustles
Cuero Record
Dia
Stagg Resigns as Pacific Athletic Director
Dr. Paul Stagg, 57, resigned as athletic director at the University of the Pacific in Stockton California. He arrived at the university in 1961, continuing the family legacy of Amos Alonzo Stagg who died last year at age 102.
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UPI
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Amos Alonzo Stagg
University of the Pacific
Stagg
University
Parnassus bids Tiger vs Rouse for Montana title bout
Los Angeles promoter George Parnassus says he sent Dick Tiger a $70,000 offer to fight top contender Roger Rouse in a light heavyweight title bout in Butte Montana. Tiger won the title from Jose Torres last Friday night and Montana businessmen would underwrite the guarantee.
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George Parnassus
Dick Tiger
Roger Rouse
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Tiger
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